Learn about the three phases of the urban value chain: planning, governance and regeneration. With lecturers from all around the world and concrete case studies, this course will give you a comprehensive overview about the “Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems”.
This course has assembled some of the most relevant experiences and knowledge from our Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems (IGLUS) Executive Master’s program, which has been offered by EPFL during the past 5 years. IGLUS consists of 2-week action-learning organized in over 10 major cities around the world, during which participants acquire an in-depth understanding of the challenges cities are facing and the ways they are addressing them. This MOOC will share this knowledge with you, thanks to some of our lecturers from various disciplines and from all around the world. During this course, you will learn about the three phases of the urban value chain, which are: planning, governance and regeneration. In particular, we will address the unique challenges of the phases and ask questions such as: how to design cities? How to govern them, especially when it comes to their institutional, financial, economic and social dimensions? And how to regenerate urban spaces?
RA
Thank you for all the lectures and information, Appreciate.
CW
A good start to learning about sustainable urban planning and governance. I found the course easy to understand, with only a few minor hiccups in the operation of the online quizzes.
MV
The MOOC gave the idea about the key aspects of large urban cities. The given examples are well covering the local topics and valuable insights of urban cities.
MJ
A Super Interesting MOOC full of Knowledge and High Expertise from all around the globe
TA
This course has provided knowledge on the concepts of a smart city, how to start the master plan for a smart city, and the governance methodologies for metropolitan and regions.
DJ
Great course content and format. Provides a good overview of Governance of and also functioning of Urban Systems
GM
A well structured course that is both inspirational and educational.
JV
Enjoyed the lectures and applications in the countries mentioned.
VA
I have been exposed to so many concepts and learned new strategies in the innovative governance of large urban systems. The teachers and materials are top class.
AY
I thank coursera for making this course available
AK
i have recently started my consulting company and i m glad i did this course .This course sheds light on important areas in different cities as case studies for large urban systems.
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Very informative. The interdisciplinary nature of the course provides rich appreciation of the governance of large urban systems. The course also fosters critical thinking, and the desire to learn more about the topic. Course materials are presented in a clear, concise, and structured manner.
I enjoyed this course, in particular, because I'm not a specialist in the field of large urban systems planning as a whole, so I found many good hints for further research and study.
As for the topics I'm more familiar with, I think the lectures were very insightful and accurate.
A good start to learning about sustainable urban planning and governance. I found the course easy to understand, with only a few minor hiccups in the operation of the online quizzes.
I have been exposed to so many concepts and learned new strategies in the innovative governance of large urban systems. The teachers and materials are top class.
The MOOC gave the idea about the key aspects of large urban cities. The given examples are well covering the local topics and valuable insights of urban cities.
The content is excellent. However the Quiz questions are too objective that one needs to get back to the videos to answer it which i personally didn't enjoy.
It was agonising to complete the 4 weeks of the course. I expected some professional-level discussions but all this course had was a bunch of people reading PPTs. No disrespect to the presenters, but the vague description of concepts is not the way to impart knowledge. I have given 2 stars just for the case studies. I won't recommend this course if you require an in-depth analysis of urban concepts.
This course provides an in-depth understanding of the challenges and opportunities of governing large urban systems, with a focus on innovative and sustainable solutions. The course is well-structured and engaging, with informative lectures, case studies, and interactive exercises that make the content both interesting and relevant.
One of the key strengths of the course is its emphasis on practical solutions and real-world examples, which helps to bridge the gap between theory and practice. The course also provides a global perspective on urban governance, highlighting the diverse approaches and experiences from cities around the world.
The instructors are knowledgeable and passionate about the subject matter, and they provide valuable insights and feedback throughout the course. The online format allows for flexibility in learning, and the course is accessible to a wide range of learners, regardless of their background or experience.
Overall, I highly recommend the "Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems" course on Coursera to anyone interested in urban governance, sustainable development, or public policy. It is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to make a positive impact in their community or society at large.
Concise course that introduces the various challenges and concepts in the governance of large urban systems. We have reached a stage where building and governing cities in a sustainable and resilient way becomes imperative, and this course introduces a framework to do that.
Gostei do curso! São várias mini-aulas temáticas bem interessantes. Apresentam diversos conceitos, novas ideias e projetos implementados em várias cidades do mundo. Cada aula é apresentada por um profissional diferente e de cidades diferentes.
Very Insightful and structured course work. Numerous avenues for application of the knowledge acquired in this course. Kudos! for the organisers and faculty for great work involved in the preparation of this MOOC .
Excellent course to learn all about innovative governance of large urban systems! Many aspects of urban management were provided from different large cities around the world. That was very multidementional.
This course has provided knowledge on the concepts of a smart city, how to start the master plan for a smart city, and the governance methodologies for metropolitan and regions.
Muy interesante y dinámico. El curso te lleva a recorrer las grandes ciudades del mundo y diferentes políticas urbanas. Es rico en culturas y variedad de recursos. Recomendable
I like this course because of various exemples based on really existing problems cities are tackled with in the modern world.
Great course content and format. Provides a good overview of Governance of and also functioning of Urban Systems
i like this course , however some of the questions where not easy to reply to
Excellent on shedding light and broad comprehension on urban governance
A well structured course that is both inspirational and educational.
Enjoyed the lectures and applications in the countries mentioned.